Terrapin Creek - Site 31
Key Takeaway
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 is classified as high hazard in Alabama. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 73 ft (taller than 96.8% in AL) |
| Dam Length | 461 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 9.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5.1K acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| NID ID | AL00604 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Terrapin Creek - Site 31?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Terrapin Creek - Site 31?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Terrapin Creek - Site 31 built?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 was completed in 1972, making it 54 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Terrapin Creek - Site 31?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Terrapin Creek - Site 31?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 has a dam height of 73 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Terrapin Creek - Site 31 last inspected?
Terrapin Creek - Site 31 was last inspected on April 14, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.